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Friday, June 24, 2011

Summertime is Melon time!

Summer melons, get you some!

This week I'm excited to announce the arrival of Organic Texas-Grown Watermelon from Wheatsville's beloved Buena Tierra Farms! This is a limited opportunity – we're getting some in today (6/23), and though there is a slight possibility of more next week, your only guaranteed opportunity to try one will be this weekend! We're getting three bins of them which is a pretty incredible logistical feat, if you'd like to know. We'll be pushing them hard all weekend with samples and plenty of cut and wrapped quarters and halves for those who might balk at the commitment an entire melon. They're really reasonably priced, too: $6.49 for a large whole melon, $3.49 for a half, $2.49 for a quarter. They are guaranteed to be delicious! Buena Tierra has been delivering some incredible melons. This week, we saw the most incredible Israeli Cantaloupe, Galia Melon, and Crenshaws we ever tasted. Those folks know how to grow melon!

On the seasonal side, we love stone fruit in all its forms: cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, pluots, and our current favorite: nectarines. We've got organic nectarines, California grown, and they are amazing. They're punchier in flavor than the peaches, not as sweet but so delicious! Give them a shot, or ask us for a free sample.

Fresh Produce + Chile Powder = A Perfect Summer Pair!!

Local Chile Powder NOW in Produce!

This week produce and bulk herbs collaborated on sampling one of the BEST combos of the season: Mild Red Chile Powder on fresh Melon, Mango, and Watermelon! A sprinkle of slightly spicy Local Chile Powder from Southern Style Spices in Manor, TX ($5.49lb) adds the perfect kick to cool watermelon, mango, even cucumber – the possible combinations are endless! You can find our pre-packaged Local Chile Powder in produce near the entrance!

Get in on this delicious traditional Southwestern treat. Your tired taste buds will thank you!